1998 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 28 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 116 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 730 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
