1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1972 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1972 Buick Skylark is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 861 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1972 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 1600 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2960 mm |
