1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina 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 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 55 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Carina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
