1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 23 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 12 more horse power than 1997 Caterham C21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1997 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 951 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | Buick | Caterham |
| Model | Skylark | C21 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2260 mm |
