2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Pacifica would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 43 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Pacifica | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
