1987 Buick Skylark vs. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 16 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 600 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 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Skylark | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
