2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Buick Rendezvous 2009 Subaru Legacy
Make Buick Subaru
Model Rendezvous Legacy
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 196 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L