1976 BMW 630 vs. 1971 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 5 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 154 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1971 Buick Skylark | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 630 | Skylark |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |