2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Lucerne. 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, 2008 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Lucerne | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |