2007 Mazda B4000 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Mazda B4000 is newer by 4 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 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B4000 (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B4000 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | B4000 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4034 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
