2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 769 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legacy | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
