1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1973 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 445 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1973 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 75 | Skylark |
Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |