1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 295 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Skylark | Commodore |
Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |