1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 24 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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 930 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Skylark | 340 R |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |