1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Chrysler Valiant

To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark 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 17 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 465 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.

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