1988 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Sprint would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 835 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. (78 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. 1999 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Sprint has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Sprint will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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