1986 Buick Skylark vs. 1986 Chrysler Conquest
To start off, both 1986 Buick Skylark and 1986 Chrysler Conquest were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Chrysler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chrysler Conquest (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chrysler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chrysler Conquest weights approximately 155 kg more than 1986 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Chrysler Conquest (318 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Skylark. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Chrysler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Skylark | 1986 Chrysler Conquest | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Skylark | Conquest |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |