1984 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 29 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1984 Buick Skylark. (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 795 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 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Skylark. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 262 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 | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
