1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 24 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 416 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Skylark | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
