1954 Buick 70 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 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (178 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 623 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 70. 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 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 70 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |
