1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 29 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Skylark | Chevelle |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 6478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |