1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1978 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1978 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 639 kg more than 1978 Toyota Carina.
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. 1978 Toyota Carina 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. 1978 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1978 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Carina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
