1986 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2004 Toyota Allion is newer by 18 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, 2004 Toyota Allion (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Allion 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 2004 Toyota Allion.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Allion. (148 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 2004 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Allion |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
