1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1973 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 209 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1973 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Volante | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 68 L |
