1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 34 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) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 170 kg more 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 (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Skylark | Viano |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
