2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 185 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Regal. 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, 2012 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (304 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Legacy | Regal |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
