2002 Acura CL vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2002 Acura CL is newer by 2 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 170 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 2002 Acura CL. 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, 2002 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura CL | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | CL | Legacy |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |