2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2008 Subaru Legacy and 2000 Subaru Forester are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (187 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
