1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 41 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 415 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Skylark | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2624 mm |
