1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 37 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. (355 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Skylark | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
