1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 39 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 325 kg more than 1972 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. 2011 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1972 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1972 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Buick Skylark | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Skylark | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |