1993 BMW 856 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 23 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, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 5 kg more than 1993 BMW 856.
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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 856 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 5723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
