1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Wildcat (551 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (210 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Wildcat | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
