1989 GMC Suburban vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1989 GMC Suburban.
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 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 GMC Suburban | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |
