1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 446 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | Frontier |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |