1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 7 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 734 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Skylark | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |