1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Lexus ES
To start off, both 1996 Buick Skylark and 1996 Lexus ES were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lexus ES (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lexus ES weights approximately 207 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark. 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, 1996 Lexus ES (304 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 1996 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Skylark | ES |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
