1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1044 kg more 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Skylark | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
