1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 842 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 83 L |
