1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 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 85 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 850 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
