1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 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 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 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.
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1990 Buick Skylark | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Skylark | XC70 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |