1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Titan. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Titan. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Buick Skylark 2011 Nissan Titan
Make Buick Nissan
Model Skylark Titan
Year Released 1970 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5724 cc 5598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 195 HP 313 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 385 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 2030 mm


 

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