1954 Buick 70 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 54 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 70 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |
