2009 BMW 135 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 39 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, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 135 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
