1984 Buick Skylark vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Buick Skylark is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Skylark (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Skylark weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Skylark. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Celica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
