2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Acadia | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
