1987 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 452 kg more than 1987 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
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1987 Buick Skylark | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Skylark | Outback |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |