1984 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 560 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Electra | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
