1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 32 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
