2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 31 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legacy | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 129 L |
