1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 66 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 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 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, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark. 1989 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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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1989 Buick Skylark | 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |