1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 558 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark. 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, 2012 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Skylark | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2858 mm |
