1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 42 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 528 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.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango. 2012 Dodge Durango 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. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Skylark | Durango |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3043 mm |