1989 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 18 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 221 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
