1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 347 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 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, 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 Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Fleetwood | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |
