2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Ram (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Ram | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |