1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 41 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1079 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Skylark | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |
