1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 550 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Skylark | Cayman |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2415 mm |