1990 Renault Alpine 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 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 348 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Renault Alpine | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Alpine | Legacy |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |