1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 492 kg more than 2008 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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Suburban | Legacy |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2680 mm |