1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 35 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Murano |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
