1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Santana 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 57 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. 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, 1990 Buick Skylark (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (100 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1981 Volkswagen Santana has manual transmission. 1981 Volkswagen Santana 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 | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Skylark | Santana |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |