1987 Buick Regal vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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 Regal (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Regal | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 2211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
