1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
