1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 590 kg more than 1996 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1996 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1996 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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