2004 Mazda B4000 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,029 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 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, 2004 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B4000 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | B4000 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4029 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
