1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Buick Skylark | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Skylark | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |