1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1988 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 18 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 201 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 1988 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (189 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
