1989 Subaru XT vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1989 Subaru XT and 1989 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,212 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 136 kg more than 1989 Subaru XT.
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, 1989 Subaru XT (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Subaru XT | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | XT | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
