2009 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 320 | Skylark |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |