1990 Eagle Talon vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1990 Eagle Talon. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 350 kg more than 1990 Eagle Talon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Eagle Talon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Talon | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Eagle | Subaru |
Model | Talon | Legacy |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |