1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 465 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Plymouth Voyager 1989 Subaru Legacy
Make Plymouth Subaru
Model Voyager Legacy
Year Released 1996 1989
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2429 cc 1820 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 148 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 229 Nm 146 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2590 mm


 

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