1999 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Regal | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Regal | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
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 | 1560 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |