1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Opel Vectra 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 77 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vectra. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 126 kg more than 2007 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vectra. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2007 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Skylark | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
