2003 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Chrysler Pacifica and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler Pacifica (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chrysler Pacifica | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Pacifica | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
