1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 696 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Subaru Legacy (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | 616 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
