1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1973 Buick Skylark and 1973 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 655 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |
