2003 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Jaguar X-Type 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar X-Type (194 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 235 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 Jaguar X-Type (244 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar X-Type | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | X-Type | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
