1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 706 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1994 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1994 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Centurion | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Centurion | Legacy |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |