1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark.
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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (385 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Skylark | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 385 Nm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |