2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Camaro | Legacy |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |