1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1979 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 9 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 19 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Impala.
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. 1979 Chevrolet Impala 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. 1979 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 1979 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Skylark | Impala |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2960 mm |