2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 8 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier.
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 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Rainier | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |