1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (210 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
