2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 1982 Austin Ambassador

To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Ambassador would be higher. Both 2003 Subaru Legacy and 1982 Austin Ambassador are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (91 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 105 kg more than 1982 Austin Ambassador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Austin Ambassador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (155 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Ambassador. 1982 Austin Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Austin Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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