1997 Subaru SVX vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru SVX weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 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, 1997 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Subaru SVX | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | SVX | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3318 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
