1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 36 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Armada |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
