2004 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 53 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50.
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, 2004 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volvo V50 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Volvo | Subaru |
| Model | V50 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
