2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (340 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LaCrosse | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
