1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga 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 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Venga weights approximately 515 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, 2011 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Venga 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 | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Venga |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17:01 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 48 L |
