1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 85 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Skylark | 240 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
