2009 BMW 320 vs. 1972 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 285 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 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 | 1972 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 320 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
