1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG MGA would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1962 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1962 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 705 kg more than 1962 MG MGA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Buick | MG |
| Model | Skylark | MGA |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2390 mm |
