1987 Holden Astra vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Astra would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 675 kg more than 1987 Holden Astra.

Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Holden Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Astra. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Astra. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Astra has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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