1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2003 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2003 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 30 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (651 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Ferrari Enzo.
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, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (658 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2003 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Skylark | Enzo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 651 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 658 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
