2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 236 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Legacy | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
