2006 BMW 630 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 36 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, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 630 | Skylark |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2850 mm |