1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 40 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 46 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.
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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera, 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Skylark | Brera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
