1989 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Legacy | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2211 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
