1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1981 Mazda 626
To start off, 1981 Mazda 626 is newer by 8 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 560 kg more than 1981 Mazda 626.
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. 1981 Mazda 626 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. 1981 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1981 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | 626 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1584 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 | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
