1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 26 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Buick | Caterham |
| Model | Skylark | 7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2230 mm |
