1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 590 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 1993 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | Virage | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
