1993 Cadillac Allante vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Allante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Allante would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Allante (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Allante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1993 Cadillac Allante (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Allante | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Allante | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
