1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 345 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
