1986 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Regal. 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Regal | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
