1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 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 115 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Buick | Innocenti |
| Model | Skylark | 950 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |
