1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 591 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Spider | Skylark |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |