1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 17 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 356 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.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
