1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1991 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1991 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1991 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Because 1991 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota 4Runner. (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1991 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
