1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 18 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, 1988 Buick Skylark (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.
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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Camry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 2358 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
