1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2001 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 31 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 221 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 1970 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2001 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Skylark | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
