1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 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 71 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 695 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | 616 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2480 mm |
