1954 Buick 40 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 40. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 40 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
