1990 Dodge Colt vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Colt would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Colt. (96 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 Dodge Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Dodge Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Colt. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Colt.

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