1986 Buick Skylark vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Corolla (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Skylark weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2000 Toyota Corolla is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla 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, 1986 Buick Skylark (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
