1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT
To start off, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT is newer by 21 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, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Because 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT. (280 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Skylark | 3000GT |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2480 mm |
