1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 340 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | 323 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
