1982 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1982 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 GMC Suburban weights approximately 629 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 GMC Suburban | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |
