1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1998 Venturi Atlantique 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 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 315 kg more than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
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 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1998 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Buick | Venturi |
| Model | Skylark | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
