1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 273 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Because 1974 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Camry |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
