1989 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1514 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark. 1989 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Skylark | Defender |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |