1985 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1998 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Electra would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Buick Electra. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Electra weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Subaru Legacy.

Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1985 Buick Electra (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Legacy. 1985 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1998 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1998 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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