1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Skylark | Boxster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |