1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1989 Buick Skylark and 1989 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 326 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.
Because 1989 Toyota Celica 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, 1989 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark. 1989 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Celica 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 | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skylark | Celica |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2330 mm |