1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 27 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 813 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder 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. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Skylark | Sidewinder |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 8000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 719 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |