1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1996 Buick Skylark is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 47 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Because 1979 Holden Kingswood 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 1979 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Skylark (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Skylark | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
