1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Atos is newer by 23 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Skylark weights approximately 132 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2011 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Skylark | Atos |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
