1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1980 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1980 Nissan Patrol is newer by 6 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 56 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 470 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1980 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2980 mm |
