1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Kia Pro-ceed
To start off, 2008 Kia Pro-ceed is newer by 18 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 10 more horse power than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Pro-ceed weights approximately 250 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, 2008 Kia Pro-ceed (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Pro-ceed will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Pro-ceed has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Pro-ceed will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2008 Kia Pro-ceed | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Pro-ceed |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 53 L |
