2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 493 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Cerato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Cerato | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Cerato | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
