1986 Chrysler ES vs. 1986 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1986 Chrysler ES and 1986 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,672 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Subaru XT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru XT (147 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 Chrysler ES. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1986 Chrysler ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Subaru XT weights approximately 103 kg more than 1986 Chrysler ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1986 Subaru XT (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chrysler ES. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chrysler ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chrysler ES | 1986 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | ES | XT |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
