1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 Alpina B 10.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1989 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1989 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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