1996 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 310 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 2009 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, 2009 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Skylark | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
