1994 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,466 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (366 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6466 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2751 mm |
