2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 6 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | B3000 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2640 mm |
