1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 245 kg more than 1994 Toyota Lexcen.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |
