1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 Buick Skylark is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Skylark weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Celica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
