1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2003 Lada Niva
To start off, 2003 Lada Niva is newer by 33 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 76 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 660 kg more than 2003 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Lada Niva 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, 2003 Lada Niva 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2003 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | Skylark | Niva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |
