1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Subaru | Mazda |
| Model | Legacy | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
