2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 1995 Saturn SC
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Saturn SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Saturn SC would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Saturn SC. (122 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 473 kg more than 1995 Saturn SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Saturn SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Saturn SC. (168 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 1995 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Subaru | Saturn |
| Model | Legacy | SC |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1553 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
