1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Skylark weights approximately 88 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Accent. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2012 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Skylark | Accent |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4115 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1699 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
