1989 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is newer by 24 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 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 73 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. 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 (189 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
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1989 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | |
Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
Model | Legacy | Sonic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2211 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1237 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1517 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 46 L |