1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1988 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (119 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Camry weights approximately 46 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, 1988 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Camry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
