1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 43 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 1 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2013 BMW 3 Series 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. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Skylark | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |