1983 Plymouth Caravelle vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Plymouth Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Plymouth Caravelle would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Plymouth Caravelle. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1983 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 155 kg more than 1983 Plymouth Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Plymouth Caravelle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Plymouth Caravelle. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Plymouth Caravelle.

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