2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 646 kg more 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 Dodge Durango (407 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Durango | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |
