1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Isuzu KB
To start off, 2006 Isuzu KB is newer by 33 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 23 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu KB weights approximately 399 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2006 Isuzu KB | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Skylark | KB |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2405 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
