2001 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 178 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Pontiac Sunfire (203 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Sunfire | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
