1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1993 Kia Capital
To start off, 1993 Kia Capital is newer by 3 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 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Kia Capital weights approximately 131 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, 1990 Buick Skylark (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1993 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Capital |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
