1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 189 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Skylark | Legacy |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |