1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity
To start off, 1988 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Skylark | 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Skylark | Celebrity |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |