2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza 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.
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2007 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Legacy | Impreza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |