1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 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) has 83 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 145 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 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 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Skylark | 88 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2240 mm |
