1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 31 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, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Skylark | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
