1986 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 234 kg more than 1986 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1986 Buick Skylark (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 1986 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Buick Skylark | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Skylark | Freelander |
Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |