2000 Acura Integra vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura Integra would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 314 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra.

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2000 Acura Integra 2012 Subaru Legacy
Make Acura Subaru
Model Integra Legacy
Year Released 2000 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1797 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 138 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1484 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L