2004 Acura TL vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TL weights approximately 1 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | TL | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |