1989 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 210 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 1989 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. 1989 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Buick Skylark | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Skylark | Freelander |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 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 |