1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1954 Buick 40

To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 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 7 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 195 kg more than 1954 Buick 40. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.

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