2008 BMW 540 vs. 1974 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1974 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1974 Buick Skylark | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 540 | Skylark |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5724 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |