1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 240 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Skylark | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
