1971 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 527 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | SSR |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
