2007 BMW 330 vs. 1990 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 17 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 350 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1990 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2259 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
