1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 14 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Skylark weights approximately 439 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 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 |
