1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 38 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 26 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Skylark | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
