1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus is newer by 25 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, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus weights approximately 385 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot Nautilus. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot Nautilus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1999 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Skylark | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
