2001 Dodge Stratus vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Stratus. (200 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 44 kg more than 2001 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Stratus. (263 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Stratus | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Stratus | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
