1989 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (141 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 4 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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 Plymouth Acclaim (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.

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