1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 59 kg more than 1992 Alpine A 610.

Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Alpine A 610. 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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.

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