2007 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Impala and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Impala. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Impala. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Impala | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |