1986 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 151 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 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Skylark. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Juke |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
