1956 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 260 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 1956 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 40 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
