2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Express 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 930 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Express | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
