1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (169 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
Model | Passat | Legacy |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |