1998 Subaru Legacy vs. 1973 Chrysler Centura

To start off, 1998 Subaru Legacy is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 234 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Centura.

Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Chrysler Centura. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1973 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Legacy. 1973 Chrysler Centura has automatic transmission and 1998 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1998 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chrysler Centura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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