2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 1992 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru SVX weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 1992 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | SVX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2455 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
