1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1973 Chevrolet XP 898
To start off, both 1973 Buick Skylark and 1973 Chevrolet XP 898 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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. 1973 Chevrolet XP 898 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. 1973 Chevrolet XP 898 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1973 Chevrolet XP 898 | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | XP 898 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
