2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 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 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 178 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.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Subaru | Hyundai |
| Model | Legacy | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2455 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4676 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
