2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 655 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Subaru Legacy | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Subaru | Vauxhall |
Model | Legacy | Chevette |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |