1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 39 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1145 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.
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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark. 2012 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |