1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1976 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1976 Triumph TR6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark 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 46 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 519 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR6. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1976 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Skylark | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
