1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 765 kg more than 1976 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2380 mm |
