1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Fleetwood | Legacy |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |