1996 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 383 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Venza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 67 L |
