1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 505 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.

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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2000 Subaru Legacy
Make Aston Martin Subaru
Model V8 Vantage Legacy
Year Released 1984 2000
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 370 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 510 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.1 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.1 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2640 mm