2007 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Saab 03-Sep 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. 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 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saab 03-Sep.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Saab 03-Sep 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Saab Subaru
Model 03-Sep Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 215 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 7.1 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 64 L


 

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