1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 22 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 5 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | 5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
