1987 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 267 kg more than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage 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, 1987 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage. 1987 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
