1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Skylark | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 104 L |
