1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige 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 Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 675 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Skylark | Exige |
| 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 | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
