1990 Subaru Legacy vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1990 Subaru Legacy and 1990 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Subaru Legacy (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 240 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1990 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Volvo 240. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Legacy. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Subaru Legacy | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Legacy | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1820 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
