1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 602 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube. 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, 2011 Nissan Cube, 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Cube |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
