1974 Renault 12 vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1992 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 12 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 427 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Renault 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Subaru Legacy (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.

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