1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX 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 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2580 mm |
