1986 Buick Skylark vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1986 Buick Skylark and 1986 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark.
Because 1986 Toyota Celica 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 1986 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Buick Skylark (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Skylark | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | Celica |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |