1977 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 6 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, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 235 kg more than 1977 BMW 530.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1971 Buick Skylark | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 530 | Skylark |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |