1995 Subaru Legacy vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1995 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 36 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.

Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Legacy.

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