1992 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 22 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 382 kg more than 1992 BMW 520. 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 520 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
