1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Skylark | 109 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
