1983 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 12 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 355 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1971 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
