2004 Mazda Demio vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Mazda Demio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 402 kg more than 2004 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda Demio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Demio | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | Demio | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
