1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 495 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2007 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | Navara |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3210 mm |