1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 744 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3100 mm |
