1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 320 kg more than 2012 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 2012 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | Skylark | Niva |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
