1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 280 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Plymouth Volare | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
Model | Volare | Legacy |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1820 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |