1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 344 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2013 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | Titan |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 5704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2019 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3550 mm |