1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (247 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 137 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 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 1968 Plymouth GTX. 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (304 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | GTX | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
