1990 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Trans Sport | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
