2001 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Legacy (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Legacy | V50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
