1995 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (277 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 281 kg more than 1995 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Legacy. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has automatic transmission and 1995 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Subaru | Aston Martin |
| Model | Legacy | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
