1990 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 198 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Trans Am | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2751 mm |
