1989 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,009 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Blazer | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5009 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
