2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1993 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 570 kg more than 1993 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Legacy. (164 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 1993 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Rendezvous | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
