1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1990 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 875 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1990 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2630 mm |
