1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Skylark | Forester |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
