1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude 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 536 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 Mazda Etude, 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Skylark | Etude |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1839 cc |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1093 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |