1998 Subaru Legacy vs. 1989 Holden Barina

To start off, 1998 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1989 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 620 kg more than 1989 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Holden Barina. 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, 1998 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Barina. 1989 Holden Barina 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. 1989 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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