2007 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 427 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Accent.

Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Accent. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Hyundai Accent 2008 Subaru Legacy
Make Hyundai Subaru
Model Accent Legacy
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 0 HP
Torque 145 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.5 mm 99.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.2 seconds 9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1058 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 9.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 64 L