1987 Buick Century vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1987 Buick Century. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Century.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Century. (270 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Century | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Century | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2664 mm | 2750 mm |
