1978 Renault 4 vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 600 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Renault 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault 4 | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
