1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 915 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
