1969 Mazda Familia vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | Familia | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
