1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 235 kg more than 2012 BMW 118.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Skylark | 118 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
