1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1996 Buick Skylark is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Skylark weights approximately 433 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Skylark (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Skylark | SP |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
