1984 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2004 Toyota Mark II is newer by 20 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Buick Skylark. (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 370 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 2004 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Mark II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Buick Skylark (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 2004 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
