1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 40 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), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
