1977 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 565 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy.

Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (220 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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