1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 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 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 5 kg more than 1991 Porsche 928.
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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | 928 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
