1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 19 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Buick | Caterham |
| Model | Skylark | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2260 mm |
