1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1996 Buick Skylark is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 312 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Because 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Skylark | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2820 mm |
