1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster 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 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 6 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Duster weights approximately 5 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, 1990 Buick Skylark (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Duster 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 | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Buick | Dacia |
| Model | Skylark | Duster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 164 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2673 mm |
