1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1991 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1991 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 17 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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark.
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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1991 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Buick | Italdesign |
Model | Skylark | Nazca |
Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2600 mm |