2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy 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. Both 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2003 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 1,992 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (187 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 273 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 Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2006 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2006 Subaru Legacy 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Legacy Legacy
Year Released 2006 2003
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1992 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 7100 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1633 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L