1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 Pontiac Salsa

To start off, 1999 Pontiac Salsa 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 Pontiac Salsa (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Salsa should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 405 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Salsa.

Because 1974 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Salsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Salsa. (203 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Salsa.

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