1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier is newer by 12 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Avancier (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 500 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 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Honda Avancier (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | Avancier |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
