1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2002 Smart Roadster is newer by 29 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 720 kg more than 2002 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Skylark | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |
