1986 Buick Skylark vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1986 Buick Skylark and 1986 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 105 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.
Because 1986 Nissan Cedric 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 1986 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Buick Skylark (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Cedric. 1986 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Buick Skylark | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | Cedric |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |