1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 33 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 32 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
