1987 Buick Skylark vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2002 Opel Frontera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Frontera weights approximately 530 kg more than 1987 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera 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, 2002 Opel Frontera (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Skylark | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
