1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Century. (224 Nm). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Century. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1985 Buick Century | |
Make | Land Rover | Buick |
Model | Discovery | Century |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 224 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2662 mm |