2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (395 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 332 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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 TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
