1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 37 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 79 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark.
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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | Hilux |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |