1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | Condor |
Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1495 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |