1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Suburban | Legacy |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |