1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2010 Suzuki SX4 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 8 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Because 2010 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki SX4 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Skylark | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
