2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 6 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 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
Model | Legacy | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |