2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 327 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2008 Chrysler Sebring (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Sebring | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Sebring | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
