2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B Automatic vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5
To start off, both 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B Automatic and 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B Automatic (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B Automatic should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B Automatic.
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 Automatic (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5. 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B Automatic has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT Type B Automatic | 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
