1979 Buick Century vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Century | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
