1984 Dodge Colt vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge Colt would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Dodge Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Colt. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Dodge Colt. 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 1984 Dodge Colt. 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 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Colt. (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Colt.

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