1986 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 26 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 759 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 2012 Dodge Charger 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 2012 Dodge Charger. 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Skylark. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Skylark | Charger |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3053 mm |
