1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 38 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 38 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Nissan NP300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
