1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 512 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Skylark | Defender |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |