2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Touring Wagon vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B
To start off, both 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Touring Wagon and 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Touring Wagon. (187 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Touring Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Touring Wagon. 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 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Touring Wagon. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Touring Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Touring Wagon | 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
