1989 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2010 Kia Opirus 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Opirus weights approximately 703 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 2010 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Opirus |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
