1986 Buick Skylark vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Skylark weights approximately 300 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Buick Skylark (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Skylark | 100 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
