1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 26 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 279 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Skylark | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
