2007 Acura TL vs. 1973 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 34 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, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL. 2007 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1973 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | TL | Skylark |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
