1971 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 33 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 473 kg more than 2004 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Skylark | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 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 | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
