2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (255 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 193 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (294 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Legacy | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
