1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1992 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado 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 2,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 45 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 Volkswagen Corrado (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1992 Volkswagen Corrado has manual transmission. 1992 Volkswagen Corrado 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 | 1992 Volkswagen Corrado | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Skylark | Corrado |
Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |