1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1988 Buick Skylark is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Skylark weights approximately 450 kg more than 1975 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, 1988 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
