1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 28 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 399 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2001 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | Skylark | Guara |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
