1971 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee

To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 259 kg more than 1971 Buick Skylark.

Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. 2005 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1971 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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