1973 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 740 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (304 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |
