2007 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
