1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 195 kg more than 1990 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 1990 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 (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Skylark | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Skylark | Legacy |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |