1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Skylark | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3331 cc | 4477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |