1985 Buick Estate vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 15 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 256 kg more than 1970 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Estate | Skylark |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |