1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 16 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 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Skylark | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |