1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1970 Buick Skylark and 1970 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 7440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 1017 Nm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 362 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
