1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 16 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, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2004 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
