1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 630 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy. 2011 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | Lagonda | Legacy |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2751 mm |