1996 Buick Skylark vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1117 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Skylark | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Skylark | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |