1995 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Suburban and 1995 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 795 kg more than 1995 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Legacy. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1995 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1995 Subaru Legacy
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Suburban Legacy
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5731 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 187 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2145 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1410 mm


 

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