1996 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 15 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 138 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.
Because 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 83 L |
