1986 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 21 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 695 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 2007 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Skylark. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Skylark | Korando |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
