1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 34 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 470 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona. 1983 Toyota Corona 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. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Corona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
