1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 312 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Skylark | Miura |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 77 L |
