1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 677 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire has manual transmission. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
Model | Starfire | Legacy |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |