2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 1995 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Intrepid. (214 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 74 kg more than 1995 Dodge Intrepid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Dodge Intrepid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Dodge Intrepid (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 1995 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Subaru | Dodge |
| Model | Legacy | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
