1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1996 Buick Skylark is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,009 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 557 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 1989 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 5009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
