1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Buick Skylark is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Buick Skylark (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
