1996 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 969 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 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Skylark | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3130 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 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 | 2292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 104 L |