1984 GMC Suburban vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Suburban weights approximately 759 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 1984 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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