1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 82 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
