1979 Buick Estate vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 498 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
