2001 BMW L7 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 31 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, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 79 kg more than 2001 BMW L7.
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) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW L7. (350 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW L7. 2001 BMW L7 has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW L7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW L7 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | L7 | Skylark |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1629 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |