2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Holden Commodore.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Holden Commodore. 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) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Subaru Legacy 2006 Holden Commodore
Make Subaru Holden
Model Legacy Commodore
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 2564 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 242 HP 240 HP
Torque 310 Nm 240 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 10.9 L/100km


 

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