1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 605 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.
Because 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Skylark | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Skylark | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |