1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, both 1990 Buick Skylark and 1990 Buick Roadmaster were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 840 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Buick Roadmaster 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 1990 Buick Roadmaster. 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 Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1990 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Skylark | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
