1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon
To start off, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. (130 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 638 kg more than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda Sport Wagon, 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 (366 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. (183 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | Sport Wagon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
