1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 44 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 408 | Skylark |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |