1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 18 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, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 135 kg more than 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Skylark | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
