2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 89 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legacy | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 129 L |
