1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1974 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 4 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 95 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 779 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-3. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1974 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Skylark | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2320 mm |