1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 27 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (495 HP) has 345 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Skylark | Viper |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 495 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |
