2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. Both 2007 Subaru Impreza and 2009 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 2,457 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
