1987 Buick Skylark vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1987 Buick Skylark is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Skylark weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone. 1987 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1981 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1981 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Buick Skylark | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Skylark | Leone |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |