1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 140 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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 (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series. 2013 BMW 5 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 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Skylark | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |
