1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1992 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 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 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 401 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.
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, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1992 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Skylark | Seville |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4915 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 100 L |
