2003 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 170 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 2003 AC Aceca. 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, 2003 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Aceca | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
