2000 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2000 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Diamante | Legacy |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2971 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |