2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan

To start off, both 2007 Subaru Legacy and 2007 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 910 kg more than 2007 TVR Tuscan.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 TVR Tuscan. 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 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2007 TVR Tuscan 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 2007 TVR Tuscan
Make Subaru TVR
Model Legacy Tuscan
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 3996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 5250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 237 km/hour 290 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.1 seconds 4.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 15.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 65 L


 

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