1996 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 12 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 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 147 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 58 L |
