2006 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Hyundai XG 350 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai XG 350 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai XG 350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 420 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.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. 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, 2006 Hyundai XG 350 (292 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai XG 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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2006 Hyundai XG 350 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | XG 350 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |