1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 400 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 1963 Buick Riviera. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Riviera | Legacy |
Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |