1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 4475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |