2007 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1974 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1974 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
