1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 66 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.

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