1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 280 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Because 1973 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Skylark | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
