1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 4 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 335 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | 928 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |
