1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
