1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1290 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.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Skylark | Continental |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
