1992 BMW 850 vs. 1973 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 19 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, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1973 Buick Skylark | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 850 | Skylark |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |