1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (165 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 687 kg more than 2004 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, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
