1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 370 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 807 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Skylark | 917 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 798 kg |