1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 14 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 290 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Skylark (217 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
