1987 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2008 Toyota Venza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark.
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, 2008 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Venza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
