2006 BMW 650 vs. 1972 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1972 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 650 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
