1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 8 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 356 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
Model | Skylark | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |