2008 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Subaru Legacy (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Subaru Legacy
Make Mitsubishi Subaru
Model Lancer Legacy
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 152 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 198 Nm 292 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 74 L


 

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