1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 15 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 481 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
