1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2009 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Skylark | 650 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
