1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 422 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. 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 (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Skylark | Cresta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |