1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 366 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 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (248 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3240 mm |
