1984 Buick Skylark vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Buick Skylark. (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Toyota Lexcen 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 1991 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Skylark, 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, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Skylark. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
