1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1995 Kia Retona
To start off, 1995 Kia Retona is newer by 25 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 65 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona.
Because 1995 Kia Retona 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, 1995 Kia Retona 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 (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1995 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Retona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
