Chrysler New Yorker (1955 – 1961) vs Buick Skylark (1953 – 1954): specs compared

Both offer around 198 hp at most. The Chrysler New Yorker has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 170 km/h. The Chrysler New Yorker dates from 1955 – 1961, the Buick Skylark from 1953 – 1954.

Specification Chrysler New Yorker Chrysler New Yorker 1955 – 1961 Buick Skylark Buick Skylark 1953 – 1954
Overview
Origin United States United States
Documented years 1955 – 1961 1953 – 1954
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 198 hp 200 hp
Torque 434 Nm —
0–100 km/h — —
Top speed 195 km/h 170 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy — —
Dimensions
Length 5,476 mm —
Width 1,971 mm —
Height 1,638 mm —
Wheelbase 3,188 mm —
Curb weight 1,801 kg —

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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