1987 Buick Skylark vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1987 Buick Skylark is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Skylark (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 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, 1987 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1987 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Skylark | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
