2008 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 1 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Morgan Aero 8.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Morgan Aero 8. 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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2008 Morgan Aero 8 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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2008 Morgan Aero 8 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Morgan | Subaru |
Model | Aero 8 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |