1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1951 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 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 104 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 410 kg more than 1951 GAZ M-20. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1951 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Buick | GAZ |
| Model | Skylark | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
