1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1998 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 8 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 44 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 26 kg more than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1998 Nissan Rasheen 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 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Rasheen has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Rasheen 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 | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |