2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Buick Regal
To start off, 2011 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Regal weights approximately 23 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Legacy | Regal |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2738 mm |
