1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 65 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (394 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Skylark | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
