1953 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 40 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |
