2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Vibe 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 456 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. 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 (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2006 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2006 Pontiac Vibe 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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2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | Vibe | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |