1989 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 21 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 756 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 2010 Aston Martin Rapide 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 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Skylark | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2990 mm |
