1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 39 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 275 kg more than 2013 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2415 mm |
