1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1992 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1992 Toyota Previa is newer by 20 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Previa weights approximately 10 kg more than 1972 Buick Skylark.
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, 1992 Toyota Previa, 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Previa. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1992 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Previa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
