2002 Buick Cielo vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Cielo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Cielo would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Cielo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Buick Cielo. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Cielo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Cielo weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Cielo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2002 Buick Cielo (387 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Cielo | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Cielo | Legacy |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 343 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1440 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |