1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1985 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1985 Lancia Thema 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Thema (212 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 229 kg more than 1985 Lancia Thema.
Because 1970 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Thema. (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1985 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Skylark | Thema |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
