1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 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 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark. 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Buick | Xedos |
| Model | Skylark | 9 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
