1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 495 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Camaro | Legacy |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |