1980 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 238 kg more than 1980 BMW M5.
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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M5. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M5 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
