1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1655 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.
Because 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 108 L |
