1999 Buick Century vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Century | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |