2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 277 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 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 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 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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2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 2009 Subaru Legacy
Make Aston Martin Subaru
Model Vanquish Legacy
Year Released 2002 2009
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5934 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 454 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 322 km/hour 202 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.7 L/100km 8.9 L/100km