1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,127 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1986 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Seville | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
