1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 348 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.

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