2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca (250 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (241 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 153 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.
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 Subaru B9 Tribeca (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | B9 Tribeca | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |