1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 22 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 910 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 2012 Alpina B7 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 2012 Alpina B7. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Buick | Alpina |
| Model | Skylark | B7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 82 L |
