1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Skylark | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
