1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1978 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 416 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Because 1978 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. (152 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. 1989 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Campagnola 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1978 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Skylark | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
