1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 36 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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 106 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
