1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 20 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1025 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 2010 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Skylark | Savana |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 117 L |
