1987 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1987 Buick Skylark is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Skylark weights approximately 325 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
