1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Roadmaster | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
