1971 BMW 3 vs. 1974 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 225 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1974 Buick Skylark | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 3 | Skylark |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |