1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, 2001 Nissan Fusion is newer by 27 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 16 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark.

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, 2001 Nissan Fusion, 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, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark. 2001 Nissan Fusion has automatic transmission and 1974 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1974 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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