2007 BMW 130 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark

To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 37 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, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 130 1970 Buick Skylark
Make BMW Buick
Model 130 Skylark
Year Released 2007 1970
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 5723 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 266 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 6650 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 97.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5430 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2950 mm


 

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