1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 6478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
