1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 603 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 1981 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Skylark | Suburban |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3300 mm |