2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 782 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

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 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Terracan 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Hyundai Subaru
Model Terracan Legacy
Year Released 2006 2003
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 162 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4400 RPM
Top Speed 168 km/hour 204 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 64 L


 

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