2000 Acura RL vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 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, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 117 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | RL | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
