1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Skylark | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |