2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2007 Subaru Legacy and 2007 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 128 kg more than 2007 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 Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Subaru Legacy 2007 Subaru Impreza
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Legacy Impreza
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 174 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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