1988 Pontiac Banshee 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 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 329 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. 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 Pontiac Banshee. 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. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Banshee has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Banshee 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Banshee | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Banshee | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4042 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
