1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 35 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, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Skylark | NSX |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |