1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 303 kg more than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1991 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
