1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 21 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 665 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 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Skylark | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Skylark | Q5 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |