1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 Holden Vectra
To start off, 1999 Holden Vectra is newer by 9 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 9 more horse power than 1999 Holden Vectra. (139 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Vectra weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1999 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Skylark | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
