2007 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2007 Buick LaCrosse and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. 2007 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick LaCrosse | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | LaCrosse | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 243 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |