1987 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 375 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (319 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
