2005 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 35 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, 2005 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
