1987 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 25 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1165 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 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Skylark | X5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2933 mm |
