1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1993 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 396 kg more than 1993 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Legacy. (164 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Park Avenue 1993 Subaru Legacy
Make Buick Subaru
Model Park Avenue Legacy
Year Released 1995 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 242 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 164 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1646 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2590 mm


 

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