2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
