1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Cielo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Cielo would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Cielo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Buick Cielo. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Cielo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Cielo (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Cielo | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1505 mm |
