2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 385 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Park Avenue | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |