1996 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 846 kg more than 1996 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (210 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legacy | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2893 mm |
