2003 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 107 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Pontiac GTO | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | GTO | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |