1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 36 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Skylark | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
