1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 396 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.
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, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
