1998 Buick Signia vs. 1998 Subaru SVX
To start off, both 1998 Buick Signia and 1998 Subaru SVX were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Subaru SVX. (218 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Signia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Subaru SVX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Subaru SVX 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 1998 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Signia | SVX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
