1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Skylark | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2745 mm |
