Buick Skylark (1953 – 1954) vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (1956 – 1968): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 200 hp. The Buick Skylark dates from 1953 – 1954, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe from 1956 – 1968.
| Specification |
Buick
Skylark
1953 – 1954
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
1956 – 1968
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1953 – 1954 | 1956 – 1968 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 223 hp |
| Torque | — | 407 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 4,267 mm |
| Width | — | 1,791 mm |
| Height | — | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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