1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Skylark weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX. 1988 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | CRX |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
