1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Skylark | 40 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3110 mm |
