1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon 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 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 45 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
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, both vehicles can yield 183 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1993 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1993 Plymouth Neon 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 | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Skylark | Neon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 42 L |