1992 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1992 BMW M3 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, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 405 kg more than 1992 BMW M3.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW M3 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M3 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
