1984 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 23 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 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1984 Buick Skylark. (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 730 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 2007 Toyota Sienna 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Skylark. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
