1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1992 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 228 kg more than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Legacy. (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1992 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Skylark | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2590 mm |
