1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 39 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, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (205 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2009 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Skylark | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
