2003 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 3 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Pontiac Bonneville | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | Bonneville | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |