1984 Buick Skylark vs. 1988 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1988 GMC Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Buick Skylark. (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Because 1988 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban 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, 1988 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Skylark. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Skylark | 1988 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Skylark | Suburban |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3300 mm |