1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2002 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2002 Renault Kangoo is newer by 32 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 58 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 570 kg more than 2002 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2002 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Skylark | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
