2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (247 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1194 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Express | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
