1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 39 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Skylark | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
