1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 24 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 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Because 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Skylark | A8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2992 mm |
