1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1997 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 350 kg more than 1997 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Legacy. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1997 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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