2006 Holden Commodore vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2006 Holden Commodore 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 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (247 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (304 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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