1981 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
