1994 Subaru Impreza vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Impreza would be higher. Both 1994 Subaru Impreza and 2005 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Impreza. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 215 kg more than 1994 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Impreza. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Impreza. 2005 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1994 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 1994 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Subaru Impreza | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
