1989 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Electra weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1989 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Electra | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Electra | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
