1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 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. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 Mazda 929. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | 929 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
