1987 Buick Regal 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 Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 70 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 2000 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, 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 Regal (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Regal | Legacy |
Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2843 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |