1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1971 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, both 1971 Buick Skylark and 1971 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Ghibli (332 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 Maserati Ghibli.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1971 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Skylark | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
