1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, both 1974 Buick Skylark and 1974 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Skylark | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |
