2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 11 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1222 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy. 2011 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Subaru | Dodge |
| Model | Legacy | Ram |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3560 mm |
