1996 Buick Skylark vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 57 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1996 Buick Skylark (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Skylark | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
