1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1985 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 15 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 51 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 280 kg more than 1985 Buick LeSabre. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick LeSabre. 1985 Buick LeSabre 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. 1985 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1985 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Skylark | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |