1954 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 50 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 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, 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.

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