1971 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2006 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
