1989 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 17 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 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 310 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
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, 1989 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | Civic |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
