1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 415 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Because 1968 Nissan President 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 1968 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | President |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
