1989 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1989 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport and 1989 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru XT (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 336 kg more than 1989 Subaru XT.
Because 1989 Subaru XT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru XT 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 Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1989 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Trans Sport | XT |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
