1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1975 Holden Statesman is newer by 2 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 Holden Statesman.
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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark. 1975 Holden Statesman 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. 1975 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Skylark | Statesman |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2900 mm |