1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, 2005 Lexus SC 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 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus SC weights approximately 113 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Lexus SC (442 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2005 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Skylark | SC |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
