1991 Acura Legend vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura Legend would be higher. At 2,673 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura Legend (160 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Acura Legend weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Acura Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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, 1991 Acura Legend (220 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm). This means 1991 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura Legend | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | Legend | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2673 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2619 mm |
