1971 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 39 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, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 152 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 1971 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | Accord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
