1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 41 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 216 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Skylark | Captiva |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |