1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 573 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Caprice | Legacy |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |