1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1980 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1988 Buick Skylark is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Skylark weights approximately 235 kg more than 1980 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1980 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
