1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 29 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 54 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 159 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Buick Skylark 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Buick Toyota
Model Skylark Condor
Year Released 1972 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5722 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 1446 kg
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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