1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1969 Mini Clubman

To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mini Clubman would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1969 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1969 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Skylark weights approximately 596 kg more than 1969 Mini Clubman. 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mini Clubman. 1989 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1969 Mini Clubman has manual transmission. 1969 Mini Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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