1987 Buick Skylark vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Piranha is newer by 13 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, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Piranha weights approximately 350 kg more than 1987 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Skylark | Piranha |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
