2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 1986 Buick Century
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Century would be higher. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Buick Century. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Century.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Century. (220 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 1986 Buick Century | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Legacy | Century |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2662 mm |
