1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 247 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Safari | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
