1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1997 Lexus LS
To start off, 1997 Lexus LS 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LS (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LS weights approximately 186 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lexus LS (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 1997 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1997 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Skylark | LS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
