1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | 993 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |
