1998 Dodge Stealth vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Stealth | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Stealth | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2971 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |
