2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 2 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 27 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mazda | Subaru |
Model | Marathon | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1490 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |