1979 Buick Century vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 25 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, 2004 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 46 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 2004 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, 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, 2004 Subaru Legacy (225 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Century | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
