1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 19 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Because 2007 Toyota Tundra 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3710 mm |
