1976 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 570 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2004 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2004 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
