1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 154 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
