1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 528 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Skylark | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |