1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 39 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 310 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Skylark | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
