1989 Peugeot 205 vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1989 Peugeot 205 and 1989 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Peugeot 205. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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 Subaru Legacy (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Peugeot 205 | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
Model | 205 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |