1956 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 53 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 89 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 40 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 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 | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
