2008 GMC Canyon vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Legacy (277 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 791 kg more than 1995 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 1995 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Canyon | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
