1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, both 1973 Buick Skylark and 1973 Vauxhall Victor 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 41 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 445 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. 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.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Buick Skylark 1973 Vauxhall Victor
Make Buick Vauxhall
Model Skylark Victor
Year Released 1973 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5724 cc 2278 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2680 mm


 

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