1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 27 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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, both vehicles can yield 366 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 Nissan 370Z 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. 2011 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
