1989 Buick Skylark vs. 2003 Honda That
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Skylark weights approximately 374 kg more than 2003 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda That 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 2003 Honda That | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | That |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
