1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 7 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 640 kg more than 1980 Seat 131. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1980 Seat 131 | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Skylark | 131 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |