1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo

To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 351 kg more 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1970 Buick Skylark 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
Make Buick Maserati
Model Skylark Gran Turismo
Year Released 1970 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5724 cc 4691 cc
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 195 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 1629 kg 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4881 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 2056 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1353 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2942 mm