1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1972 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1114 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
