1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1998 Honda S-MX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 9 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Because 1998 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX 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, 1996 Buick Skylark (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
