2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium and 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium and 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Legacy 2.0 GT Premium (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift. 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium | 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R Sportshift | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
