2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2011 Kia Sedona 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sedona weights approximately 574 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.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2011 Kia Sedona (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Legacy | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3020 mm |
