1995 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 24 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, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 55 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.
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) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1971 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
