1992 Eagle Summit vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Eagle Summit would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1992 Eagle Summit. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1992 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 333 kg more than 1992 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Eagle Summit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Eagle Summit. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Eagle Summit | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Eagle | Subaru |
| Model | Summit | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
