1988 Opel Kadett vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Kadett (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 343 kg more than 1988 Opel Kadett.

Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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 Opel Kadett (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.

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