1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 19 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 195 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 151 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
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, both vehicles can yield 393 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Skylark | Caprice |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |