1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1995 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (277 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 546 kg more than 1995 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (319 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Legacy. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1995 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Riviera | Legacy |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |