1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Magna. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark.
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 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Magna. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Magna. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1989 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 1989 Mitsubishi Magna 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 | 1989 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Skylark | Magna |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |