2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 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 (340 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 178 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
