1996 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 17 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 637 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 73 L |
