1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 501 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Skylark | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3300 mm |
