1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 364 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Skylark | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
