1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro
To start off, 1971 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Comodoro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
