1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy.

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, 2007 Subaru Forester (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Subaru Legacy 2007 Subaru Forester
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Legacy Forester
Year Released 1994 2007
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2212 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 135 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 307 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.9 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 74.9 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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