1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Camaro | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
