1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 108 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Skylark | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
