1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1973 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1973 Buick Skylark and 1973 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 76 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 805 kg more than 1973 Mazda Familia. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1973 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | Familia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2270 mm |
