1987 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1066 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Skylark | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2893 mm |
