1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is newer by 19 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 2,997 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 443 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 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Skylark | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
