2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (201 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Acura RSX (190 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2006 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy. 2006 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2006 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | RSX | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
