1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 25 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | Supra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |