1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 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 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 625 kg more than 2001 Noble M12.
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 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Buick | Noble |
| Model | Skylark | M12 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2440 mm |
