1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President 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 51 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 329 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Because 1972 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1972 Nissan President | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | President |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
