1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 555 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
