1989 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5. 2010 Mazda 5 has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Subaru | Mazda |
Model | Legacy | 5 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2211 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1631 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2751 mm |