2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 310 kg more than 1979 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Subaru Legacy (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
