1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 17 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, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Skylark | NSX |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |