1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2004 Nissan Murano 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, 2004 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 74 kg more than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Because 2004 Nissan Murano 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, 2004 Nissan Murano 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) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Murano |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
