2000 Acura RL vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | RL | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
