1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Skylark | Lumina |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 471 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2940 mm |