2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1985 Buick Century | |
Make | Land Rover | Buick |
Model | Freelander | Century |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 224 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2664 mm |