1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 34 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, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 684 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, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3100 mm |
