1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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, 1999 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 (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Volare | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
