1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 122 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Bitter | Subaru |
Model | Diplomat | Legacy |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |