1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 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 11 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 471 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | 3 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
