1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 38 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Skylark | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |