2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 830 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.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Tahoe (401 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Tahoe Legacy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4802 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 163 HP
Torque 401 Nm 187 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 92.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 75 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2190 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 64 L


 

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