1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 339 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | 270 R |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |