2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 126 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Silverado | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
