1987 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Skylark | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
