1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 91 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Opel Rekord 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 1978 Opel Rekord. 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, 1990 Buick Skylark (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Buick Skylark | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Skylark | Rekord |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |