2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 1995 Peugeot 406

To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Peugeot 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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