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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark.
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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | Frontier |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |