1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 709 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Skylark | Elise |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2310 mm |
