1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 6 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, 1990 Buick Skylark (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (64 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1996 Daihatsu Mira has manual transmission. 1996 Daihatsu Mira 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 | 1996 Daihatsu Mira | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Skylark | Mira |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |