1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
