1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1989 Chrysler Viper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler Viper (449 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1989 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Skylark | Viper |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 664 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
