1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 22 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 42 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 385 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | 626 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
