1986 Buick Skylark vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1986 Buick Skylark and 1986 Peugeot 205 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 Buick Skylark (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Skylark weights approximately 410 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205. 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 Buick Skylark (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 205. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 205. 1986 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1986 Peugeot 205 has manual transmission. 1986 Peugeot 205 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Skylark | 205 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
