1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark.
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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | MR2 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 131 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |