1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Matra-Simca M530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Matra-Simca M530 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 670 kg more than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Matra-Simca M530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1972 Matra-Simca M530 | |
| Make | Buick | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Skylark | M530 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
