1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla 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 83 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 905 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |