1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 17 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, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (151 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 289 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim.
Because 1972 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Skylark | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
