1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Spider | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
