1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 19 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, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 330 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Qashqai 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.
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1990 Buick Skylark | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |