1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 829 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Skylark | Calais |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
