1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 35 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (850 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Skylark. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1972 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1972 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Buick Skylark | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Skylark | Touareg |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 850 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |