2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Legacy and 2007 Subaru Outback 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 and 2007 Subaru Outback are equipped with a 2,457 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Outback. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 72 kg more than 2007 Subaru Outback. 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 (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback. 2007 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Legacy | Outback |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
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 | 175 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |