1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival 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. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 591 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival, 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
