2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Enclave | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
