1973 Seat 124 vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 370 kg more than 1973 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Subaru Legacy (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Seat 124 | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | 124 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
