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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 589 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Express. 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 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 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 4294 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 354 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2222 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 64 L


 

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