1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 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 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark.
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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Skylark | 320 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
